According to a survey conducted by the three national pupil transportation associations, 51% of school bus operators are experiencing a “severe” or “desperate” driver shortage.
Artwork from Huyen Pham, a student at Northbrook Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia, was chosen by the American School Bus Council to promote the “Be Safe – Know the Danger Zone” contest theme.
Carina Noble, the National School Transportation Association's president, reflects on the association’s recent annual meeting and convention, and how effective communication and leadership will help drive the future of the yellow bus.
The association recognizes top school bus drivers and contractors during its annual meeting and convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Noble, who is the senior vice president of communications and external affairs for National Express, was elected president at the association’s recent annual meeting and convention.
A U.S. Senate and House committee report out their surface transportation reauthorization bills with previously proposed legislation that aims to address the illegal passing of school buses.
The National School Transportation Association supports states that end enhanced unemployment benefits and a proposed bill to redirect the benefits to signing bonuses for new hires to incentivize employment.
As the industry gets more experience managing post-pandemic operations, it has seen what changes will become the new normal. To that end, the National School Transportation Association is forming a strategic plan that will guide it over the next few years and beyond.
Two U.S. Representatives reintroduce the Stop for School Buses Act, which would require a review of laws, practices, and technologies aimed at preventing the illegal passing of stopped school buses.
The National School Transportation Association calls for the financial relief from the legislation. School bus contractors have lost nearly $8 billion in revenue since March 2020, mostly due to COVID-related school closures.
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